6/11/2015

Penn Cycle Offers Ten Group Rides for the Summer


Penn Cycle & Fitness has put together ten group rides for the Summer of 2015 and they include road, mountain bike, women's only and triathlete/endurance training.  I have listed all of them with a brief description and link to more information.  Rides run Tuesday through Saturday, so there is sure to be one to fit your schedule and ability.

Tuesday

Tuesday Night Tours
Penn Cycle Bloomington

Skill Level Suggested – 15-18 mph for the length of the ride. Everyone is welcome. If you are looking for more of a challenge, may we suggest our Wednesday night rides? A few more miles and a faster pace (18-20).  All riders must be at least 18 years old, or have a parent signature, along with pre-authorization.  All trips are 20-30 miles in length.  Schedules of rides may be changed at leader’s discretion.  Start time is 5:30pm.  Helmets required.  Visit the Tuesday Night Tours schedule for more information.  

Tuesday Night Road Bike Ride
Penn Cycle Woodbury

If you have ridden the Penn ride any of the previous few years you know the details.  Pace is typically 16-18 mph.  This is a no-drop ride, within reason.  No water stops on this loop around Grey Cloud and Cottage Grove.  Ride leaves from Penn Cycle in Woodbury at 5:30pm.  Please arrive early enough to get your bike ready.  Bring any necessary gear and nutrition.  You are expected to be able to support yourself on the road.  Common courtesy/safety to other riders and rules of the road will be enforced.  All rides run May through August excluding holidays.  Visit the Tuesday Night Road Bike Ride page for more information.

Image Credit: Penn Cycle & Fitness

Every Other Tuesday Road Ride
Penn Cycle Blaine

Coach Leah, Overall Winner of the 2014 TNT TT Series will be leading a ride on the alternative Tuesdays that are not Time Trial Race-day nights from Penn Cycle Blaine.
Time:  Meet 5:45pm Penn Cycle Blaine
Ride Departs:  6-8/8:30pm
A Level Ride:  Tri/Road
Pace:  19/20 mph avg
Distance:  20-30 miles
Visit the Every Other Tuesday Road Ride flyer for more information.

Image Credit: Leah Prudhomme

Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride
Penn Cycle Eagan

All rides start and end at Penn Cycle Eagan - 2290 Cliff Road. Eagan, MN. Start time is 5:30 pm sharp.  Ride locations will be determined by ride leaders by Sunday for the following Tuesday and posted on the Penn Cycle Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride Facebook Group or call Penn Cycle Eagan at 651-882-1241 for more information.
Ride Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Ride Locations: Lebanon Hills - Eagan
Minnesota River Bottoms - Bloomington/Eagan
Murphey-Hanrehan - Savage
Visit the Penn Cycle Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Ride flyer for more information.

Image Credit: Justin Williams Photos

Wednesday

Wednesday Night Tours
Penn Cycle Bloomington

SKILL LEVEL SUGGESTED – 18-20 mph for the length of the ride.   Everyone is welcome .   If you feel uncomfortable with this pace, may we suggest our Tuesday Night Rides.   Fewer miles, slower pace, very n ice, fun rides!  All riders must be at least 18 years old.  All trips are 30 - 40 miles. A one time Free or Deluxe Penn group ride membership form must filed out to ride our rides.  The forms will be kept on file. Schedule of rides may be changed at leader’ s discretion. Start times are 5:30 p.m. Sharp!  Helmets required.  Visit the Wednesday Night Tours schedule for more information.

Wednesday Night Worlds Road Ride
Penn Cycle Eagan

The Eastside group ride leaves from Penn Cycle in Eagan at 5:30 p.m. sharp starting early in the year and ending late.   SKILL LEVEL: Advanced-Expert –This is a fast ride averaging over 21mph. All riders must be at least 18 years old, or have a parent signature, along with pre-authorization, (call ride leader). A release form must be signed before the start of each ride.  For more information visit the Penn Cycle Wednesday Night Worlds page, the Flat City Wednesday Night Worlds page or call Penn Cycle in Eagan at (651) 882-1241.

Image Credit: Justin Williams Photos

Women's Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Ride
Penn Cycle Eagan/Bloomington/Woodbury

Women of all riding abilities are welcome!  Riders must be a minimum of 18 years old.  Helmets required.  Rides leave at 6pm.  Rides run from May 27th to September 16th (end of the season party) and meet at various Penn Cycle locations and MTB parks.  Visit the Women's Wednesday Night Mountain Bike Ride Schedule for dates, locations and more information.

Image Credit: Justin Williams Photos

Thursday

Thursday Night Road Ride
Penn Cycle Woodbury

Come ride Woodbury, Afton, Lake Elmo, Washington County area with Ride Leader Dave McGrath.  Fun, no drop, group bike ride. The ride leaves Penn Cycle's Woodbury parking lot at 5:30pm.  Average Speed 16-18 mph.  We will have sprints up the hills, but regroup at the top of them to ride together again.  David is a bike sales consultant at the Woodbury location.  The more riders the better.
Helmets are required.  We stop at all STOP signs and lights. All rides are "No Drop Policy, meaning that no one will be left behind.  No worries about getting lost.  All of our rides are intended to have get more people into the sport, have fun, relax after work/school, and promote a healthy life.  Check our website www.penncycle.com after 4pm to see if any rides are cancelled or with any questions about our rides, please call the Woodbury Penn Cycle 651 731-9458 or the ride leader at 530-617-2317.  Visit the Thursday Night Road Ride page for more information.

Image Credit: Dave McGrath

Friday

Friday Women's Mountain Bike Ride
Elm Creek Park

This is a fun, all women's ride with frequent stops and a relaxed pace.  (Experienced riders are welcome too!)  For more information email blaine@penncycle.comRide Flyer

Saturday

Saturday Morning Road Ride
Penn Cycle Blaine

Calling all Tri-athletes, Cyclists and endurance athletes!  Want a ride that will fit in your training?  Sick of riding alone?  Want to push yourself to the next level?  Come ride with Coach Leah and her team.
Time:  Show up by 8:45am.  Ride 9am to 12noon-ish.
Ride Level:  A-Ride Triathletes, Tri-Bikes and Road Cyclists Welcome!
Avg. Pace:  19-20 mph
Distance:  40+ miles
Visit the Saturday Morning Road Ride flyer for more information.

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